1652 sand bar lane

Presenting a fabulous opportunity to own an Intracoastal waterfront oasis with its own private pier, gazebo, floating dock and 2 boat slips to tie up your boat or jet-ski or launch your kayak or paddleboard. Located at the end of a tranquil tree-lined lane with a ton of privacy, this 3 BR+ home has panoramic wide-water views of the Intracoastal Waterway all the way to scenic Masonboro Island and the ocean beyond. Enjoy coastal living with incredible sunrise vistas and a boating lifestyle that offers a quick 2-minute straight jaunt to nearby Masonboro Island to relax on the white sandy beaches or surf in the crystal-clear ocean water. This 3-story home boasts an oversized and bright primary suite on the top floor with bay windows to enjoy the huge water views and a sitting area as well as a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. Completing the top floor are 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. The main level has waterfront living and dining rooms, an inviting kitchen, a breakfast area and a flex room with a closet, ideal as a guest room or home office. On the 1st floor is a bonus room that's perfect as a den or recreation room, a full bathroom, a foyer and an unfinished storage room. Also on the 1st floor is an outdoor shower and a shallow garage that can be used as a workshop, motor bike/golf-cart garage or for additional storage. The grounds include a canopy of mature live oak trees providing shade and privacy and a wrap-around deck on the main level with a covered seating area to enjoy the water views. A sumptuous waterfront rear yard with palm trees and mature landscaping leads to the private pier and the gazebo on the water, perfect for fishing, watching the shore birds, dolphins and boats cruising by. Additional features include a wood-burning fireplace, a powder room, laundry closet, and a custom cottage-style detached shed with a covered porch that, if heated and cooled, could provide additional flex space. Immediately adjacent to the property is a natural access to the Intracoastal Waterway, convenient for pulling your shallow-keel watercraft in and out of the water. With ocean access just a mile away, boating, sailing or fishing on the Atlantic Ocean is a boater's dream. This coastal home's location is conveniently close to many stores and restaurants and just a short drive to downtown Historic Wilmington and the beach town of Carolina Beach.